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Practical hydraulics

Title
Practical hydraulics / Melvyn Kay.
Author
Kay, Melvyn.
Publication
London ; New York : Taylor & Francis, 2008.

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Description
xii, 253 pages : illustrations; 26 cm
Summary
Hydraulics is the study of how water and similar fluids behave and can be harnessed for practical use. This work approaches the subject from basic principles and demonstrates how these are applied in practice. It is intended for undergraduate students and a range of professionals needing an introduction to the subject.
Subject
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. [249]-250) and index.
Contents
Some basic mechanics -- Hydrostatics: water at rest -- Hydrodynamics: when water starts to flow -- Pipes -- Channels -- Waves -- Waves -- Hydraulic for channels -- Pumps -- Bathtub hydraulics.
ISBN
  • 0415351146
  • 9780415351140
  • 0415351154
  • 9780415351157
  • 0203960777
  • 9780203960776
LCCN
2007012472
OCLC
  • ocn104888312
  • 104888312
  • SCSB-9204119
Owning Institutions
Princeton University Library